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The Dolphin Apartments

4.5 star property
Luxury apartment near Apollo Bay Harbour

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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
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  • GymGymGym

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2 Thomson Street, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Waterfront1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre5 min walk
  • Popular LocationApollo Bay Harbour18 min walk

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

Penthouse Apartment - Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment - Upgrade Special

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

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About the area

Apollo Bay

A luxury stay in Apollo Bay awaits you at The Dolphin Apartments. Within a 30-minute stroll, you'll find Apollo Bay Harbour and Community Market. .Each apartment is individually decorated and features a plasma TV with digital channels, along with Private Hot Tubs, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. 2 bathrooms, a living room and a dining area are also available. Weekly housekeeping is available. .This business-friendly apartment building offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and concierge services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 1 min walk
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 8 min walk
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 18 min walk
  • Great Otway National Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • Apollo Bay Bakery - 5 min walk
  • George's Takeaway - 5 min walk
  • Icaro Wholefood Cafe - 8 min walk
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar - 4 min walk
  • Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - 16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Dolphin Apartments

Luxury apartment near Apollo Bay Harbour
As a guest of The Dolphin Apartments, you'll find a fitness centre, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury The Dolphin Apartments also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Apollo Bay apartment.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Dolphin Apartments offers 14 accommodations with Hot tubs and washers/dryers. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. 50-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels, DVD players and Netflix. Accommodation at this 4.5-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • High chair
  • Stair gate

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 50-inch plasma TV with digital service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free newspapers (reception)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • In a rural location
  • In a state park

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby (free access)
  • Health club access nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 14 rooms
  • 3 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 2005
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning deposit: AUD 100.00 (for guests aged under 25 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Dolphin Apartments.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Dolphin Apartments Apartment Apollo Bay
Dolphin Apartments Apartment
Dolphin Apartments Apollo Bay
Dolphin Apartments
The Dolphin Apartments Apollo Bay/Great Ocean Road
The Dolphin Apartments Apollo
The Dolphin Apartments Apartment
The Dolphin Apartments Apollo Bay
The Dolphin Apartments Apartment Apollo Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Dolphin Apartments?

The Dolphin Apartments offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dolphin Apartments?

As of 10 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dolphin Apartments on 12 May 2024 start from AU$196.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Dolphin Apartments?

Yep, The Dolphin Apartments has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Dolphin Apartments?

Yep, The Dolphin Apartments is a short 7-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. Fun beach activities include body boarding, kayaking and sailing. You can also find boat tours.

Is The Dolphin Apartments family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise The Dolphin Apartments is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Dolphin Apartments?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dolphin Apartments?

No, The Dolphin Apartments does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dolphin Apartments?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Dolphin Apartments?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Dolphin Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 614 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 614 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 614 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 614 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 614 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and park. Close to take away and dine-in restaurant. Friendly staff. They even provided an extension cord to charge the car over night for free. So I would come back to this place if we decided to stay around that area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very spacious. Clean. Looked like had a recent upgrade to all furniture. Check in/out was excellent. Enjoyed our short stay here

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only minor issue was that the toilet was continually running and needing adjustments for a flush.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice apartment with partial ocean views. Great location, walking distance to shops and dining with the beach just over the road. Emily was really friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Travelled with partner
I didn’t like the petrol station in front of the building
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jerome

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is good with many food options and a supermarket within a 5 minute walk. The bed is very comfortable and big. The cleanliness can be improved though.

10/10 Excellent

kangshou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic accomodation.
It is awesome apartment , nice view and in really condition.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and an easy walk to the beach and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the balcony , spotted a couple of koalas next door and the hosts were amazing ! We will be back !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

haotian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023